Radio analyst: Dillon Gabriel worth more on trade market than Shedeur Sanders

After a weather delay on Sunday, the Cleveland Browns secured a 23-19 victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Deshaun Watson's performance, marked by 238 passing yards, two touchdowns, and no turnovers, has reinforced his status as the team's starter under first-year coach Todd Monken. While there remains a contingent advocating for Shedeur Sanders to earn playing time, Cleveland-based radio host Aaron Goldhammer from ESPN Cleveland contends that Dillon Gabriel might command a higher trade value.

Goldhammer posited that Gabriel's versatility and quicker adaptation to a new system could make him more appealing to other teams. "I think Gabriel could get you more in a trade than Sanders could," he stated, emphasizing Gabriel's potential as a third-string quarterback with a fresh offensive environment. The sentiment was echoed by Browns beat writer Tony Rizzo, who expressed a desire to see Sanders play but acknowledged Gabriel's trade value.

Monken remains optimistic about Watson's growth, viewing him as a "young player" who continues to adapt to the team's system. With Cleveland anticipated to finish low in the standings and atop the draft order, discussions about trading either Sanders or Gabriel for draft picks seem imminent, potentially reshaping the team's strategy moving forward.